Lelkes IP

Advice

Expertise for patent law issues

As a patent expert witness, M&A IP due diligence expert and former litigation counsel for patent infringement lawsuits, I support clients with assessment and optimization of their patent position relative to third parties while minimizing the risk of exposure to liability for patent infringement:

  • Comprehensive and commercially viable
  • Constructive recommendations

Examples

  • Freedom-to-operate (FTO) analysis and opinions
  • Designing around recommendations
  • Patent lawsuit defense strategies
  • Risk containment and reallocation strategies
  • M&A and licensing IP due diligence
  • Support with selection and management of litigation counsel
  • Support with developing a patent strategy, managing IP and carrying out an IP cost-benefit analysis

Strengths

  • Negotiating out of a deadlock
  • Containing and reallocating patent infringement risk exposure
  • Providing a second opinion

What others say

Innovation Management at a manufacturer of fastening systems for industrial use

Mr. Lelkes helped me in serious patent infringement case. I was very grateful to have him on board with his knowledge and experience how to defend an US infringement case. By the way, his trainings on US patent law and patent strategy are a must.

Innovation Management at a manufacturer of fastening systems for industrial use

Mr. Lelkes helped me in serious patent infringement case. I was very grateful to have him on board with his knowledge and experience how to defend an US infringement case. By the way, his trainings on US patent law and patent strategy are a must.

Customer Solutions Manager at a company in the chemical industry

I worked with Bob Lelkes to resolve a freedom-to-operate problem under a major competitor’s patent family as a technical service & development leader for Dow Europe. Thanks to Bob’s excellent work and his thorough approach, we managed ultimately to obtain the freedom to operate on a global basis with no loss of revenue and no concessions to the compet

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Customer Solutions Manager at a company in the chemical industry

I worked with Bob Lelkes to resolve a freedom-to-operate problem under a major competitor’s patent family as a technical service & development leader for Dow Europe. Thanks to Bob’s excellent work and his thorough approach, we managed ultimately to obtain the freedom to operate on a global basis with no loss of revenue and no concessions to the competitor.

I was impressed by his in-depth knowledge in the field of intellectual property, combined with an extensive knowledge of chemistry, excellent negotiation skills and a very good sense of the business implications. It has been a great opportunity for me to benefit from his expertise and know-how.

Partner and head of the intellectual property practice group of a U.S. law firm with 100+ attorneys

Bob is a proficient and effective attorney in both U.S. and EPO patent practice. He is attentive to detail, diligent, candid and interacts well with his clients and colleagues.

Partner and head of the intellectual property practice group of a U.S. law firm with 100+ attorneys

Bob is a proficient and effective attorney in both U.S. and EPO patent practice. He is attentive to detail, diligent, candid and interacts well with his clients and colleagues.

A Philadelphia-based lawyer

Mr. Lelkes and I worked together on a complex international case involving a failed merger and trade secret dispute. The parties sued and counterclaimed in U.S. District Court (E.D.Pa) and Landgericht Bayern (Munich). Bob was invaluable in the proceedings and in helping design a global settlement of all claims. Bob is an excellent lawyer and great to w

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A Philadelphia-based lawyer

Mr. Lelkes and I worked together on a complex international case involving a failed merger and trade secret dispute. The parties sued and counterclaimed in U.S. District Court (E.D.Pa) and Landgericht Bayern (Munich). Bob was invaluable in the proceedings and in helping design a global settlement of all claims. Bob is an excellent lawyer and great to work with.

Additional information regarding these testimonials is available in my LinkedIn profile.